On January 5, 2016, the ferry will begin an inspection and overhaul as periodically required by the United States Coast Guard.  Because the inspection and overhaul will require the ferry to be dry docked, the ferry will be out of service for six weeks.  Normal daily service will continue through January 4th − and we anticipate returning to normal daily service on February 18.  

Representation throughout the community of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.

In observance of New Year’s Day, the following city government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Jan. 1.

On January 5, 2016, the ferry will begin an inspection and overhaul as periodically required by the United States Coast Guard.  Because the inspection and overhaul will require the ferry to be dry docked, the ferry will be out of service for six weeks.  Normal daily service will continue through January 4th − and we anticipate returning to normal daily service on February 18.  

In observance of the winter holidays, many city government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25.

New Series to Address Public Safety

Since taking office, improving public safety and investing in Jacksonville’s youth have remained top priorities for Mayor Lenny Curry. Throughout his administration, he has demonstrated his commitment to working closely with law enforcement officials and community leaders to improve safety for the citizens of Jacksonville.

Today I have filed the same Human Rights Ordinance that was voted on by the Jacksonville City Council in 2012 with one addition – a provision for a referendum by the voters on the issue. As a courtesy, I waited until after Mayor Curry’s final community conversation event on this topic before acting.

The Jacksonville Public Library is suspending service at the Murray Hill Branch Library until further notice. The library, located at 918 Edgewood Ave. S., has sustained interior flooding and other damage due to a main water line break that leaked through the foundation into the building.

Board Vacancies Completed with Howard’s Appointment

Mayor Lenny Curry recently announced the appointment of G. Alan Howard to the JEA Board.

Weekend Attracts Tourists to Jacksonville Hotels and Businesses
 
When it comes to the annual football game the city of Jacksonville has hosted for 82 consecutive years, there’s more than just yards gained and points scored on the gridiron. The citizens of Jacksonville benefit greatly from the economic wins of Florida-Georgia weekend. This year’s game, hosted Oct. 31, generated an economic impact of $35 million – a more than $2 million increase from 2014.